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Product Identifiers

PublisherCadogan Guides

ISBN-101857442423

ISBN-139781857442427

eBay Product ID (ePID)1837986

Product Key Features

Book TitleOffbeat Spanish : Meeting the Spanish Without 3... A6

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2001

TopicChess, Board Games, General

GenreGames & Activities

AuthorGlenn Flear

Book SeriesEveryman Chess Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight0.6 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisDeciding what to play against the Ruy Lopez (or the Spanish Game) is a perennial problem for those who play open games as black. It s all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the Spanish Torture . In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers catering for many different styles of player. From the super solid Steinitz to the uncompromising Schliemann, there s enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Lopez. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for white players looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. * Written by a Lopez expert * Ideas and strategies for both sides * Up to date theory on the sharpest lines", Deciding what to play against the Ruy Lopez (or the Spanish Game) is a perennial problem for those who play open games as black. It s all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the Spanish Torture . In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers catering for many different styles of player. From the super solid Steinitz to the uncompromising Schliemann, there s enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Lopez. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for white players looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. * Written by a Lopez expert * Ideas and strategies for both sides * Up to date theory on the sharpest lines, Deciding what to play against the Ruy Lopez (or the Spanish Game) is a perennial problem for those who play 'open games' as black. It's all too easy to play too passively and end up having to face what is known as the 'Spanish Torture'. In this book Grandmaster Glenn Flear studies a wide variety of ambitious and offbeat answers catering for many different styles of player. From the super solid Steinitz to the uncompromising Schliemann, there's enough choice here for any prospective black player facing the Lopez. On the other hand, this book is also perfect for white players looking for the best way to deal with those avoiding the main lines. * Written by a Lopez expert * Ideas and strategies for both sides * Up to date theory on the sharpest lines